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April has been another great month of new discoveries - some of the new products that I've tried this month have already become firm and lasting favourites that will always have a place in my collection.       Skin Alchemists - The Humble Warrior Complete Cleansing Oil The Humble Warrior by Skin Alchemists became one of those products that I loved at first use. Everything about this product is just perfect, from it's elegant yet sexy looking black and gold branding to it's ability to create an intensely pleasurable cleansing experience. I don't know how, but when using this oil cleanser my skin actually tingles with pleasure! This was my favourite product from the March Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box  and although for me it's on the pricier side of what I'd usually be happy paying for a product, I don't think I ever want to be without it in the future! Full review will follow soon.       Orchard View Naturals - Vital B...

April is 'Stress Awareness Month'   and this month's Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box theme is 'Inner Peace'. I have to say that every month, the Skin Organics box is the perfect pick-me-up to calm my mind, soothe my brow and ease my woes! It's always fun shopping for skincare, body care and hair care for myself but it's even better when your Fairy Godmother (aka Paula, curator of these boxes) picks your treats for you! If you are new to the Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box or wondering which subscription box to choose from, this box has NEVER let me down. Month after month, the contents are perfect - I don't think I've ever been disappointed with a single product I've received.   The Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box is a monthly subscription service offering a selection of five full/deluxe sample sized natural beauty, skincare and makeup products.   100% natural, organic, non-toxic, eco-friendly, cruelty free, ethically sourced and ofte...

Ishtar Skinlights - Cleansing Clay £13.00 for 100g BUY HERE   What is it? A powder cleanser suitable for combination/oily skin. Contains low foam cleansing agents; Kaolin Clay, Coconut and Honey for skin softening and purification; Pineapple extract is a fantastic source of natural fruit enzymes and AHA; Marshmallow Root Extract and White Willow Bark soothe and clarify and White Grapefruit and Bergamot to give a beautiful natural scent. The Clay-to-Milk Cleansing Powder is suitable for vegetarians. It is not tested on animals and is free from SLS, parabens, silicones and mineral oils.   Ingredients: Kaolin Clay, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Pineapple Fruit Powder, Honey, Coconut extract, White willow bark extract, marshmallow root extract, Organic Bergamot Essential Oil, Organic White Grapefruit Essential Oil.       Scent and Texture: When dry the cleansing clay looks and feel like a clay mask mix - pale grey in col...

    Orchard View Naturals - Vital Botanical Facial Oil* £16.00 for 10ml/£34.00 for 30ml BUY HERE   * PR - Links are not affiliated.   What is it? OV Naturals (Orchard View Naturals) is run by Aromatherapist Lucy Stevens from Somerset. The Vital Botanical Face Oil contains Organic Chilean Rosehip Oil, Bulgarian Rose Otto and Moroccan Rose Absolute oils. It's a high-Linoleic facial oil, high in antioxidants and packed with essential fatty acids, vitamins and phytonutrients. Suitable for dry and sensitive skin. It's 100% Natural and over 99% Soil Association certified organic ingredients. Cruelty free and vegan.   Ingredients: ROSA CANINA (ROSEHIP) FRUIT OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, TOCOPHEROL (NATURAL VITAMIN E), CYMBOPOGON MARTINI (PALMAROSA) OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT, R...

  Evy Technology Daily UV Face Mousse 30 SPF £25.00 (inclusive of P+P) for 75ml BUY HERE What is it? A daily sunscreen /pollution defence with SPF 30 in mousse form. It contains hyaluronic acid, collagen, vitamins C and E, and allantoin, all of which counter damage caused by the sun. The EVY Daily UV Face Mousse provides a very long-lasting (up to 6 hours) and high level of protection against the deeply penetrating UVA rays, which is important for sensitive skin and those who wish to avoid premature ageing. The formula helps even out and prevent pigmentation spots.   Ingredients: AQUA. BUTANE. PROPYLENE GLYCOL. OCTOCRYLENE. ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE. STEARIC ACID. DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE. PALMITIC ACID. ISOBUTANE. BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE. VP/ HEXADECENE COPOLYMER. DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL. PVP. POLYSORBATE 20. ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE. TRIETHANOLAMINE. BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZIN...

Love Lula are one of the best online retailers for natural products and I've been aware for quite a while that they had a monthly subscription box featuring a mix of skincare, hair and body care and makeup products from brands that they stock on their site. But until now I hadn't subscribed - as ever, it has always been my usual dilemma of 'But I need to use what I have first!' versus 'But there are so many things I want to try!'. Curiosity outweighed sensible (once again) and I signed up to received April's box. The LoveLula Beauty Box is available as a one-off box for £19.95, or on a rolling monthly plan for £14.95 - both of these prices are inclusive of postage and packaging. Other subscription plans are available - Subscribe HERE. Let's take a look at April's box!     Upon opening the box I was pretty happy with the products. Lots of excited 'ooohs!' rather than disappointed 'ohhhs!' I was instantly impressed at ho...

    I skipped last month's Latest in Beauty choices, but for April the edit is 'Oh So Natural' which sounded much more promising!   As usual, I opted for just three products in my box (with the option to choose one more box within the month at the same price).    Let's have a reminder of how Latest in Beauty Works:   The 'Beauty Novice' is £9.00 for 3 items. The 'Beauty Enthusiast' Box is £15.00 for 6 items The 'Beauty Guru' Box is £18.00 for 9 items. All box prices are inclusive of P+P.   BUY HERE Here are my three choices:   Schmidt's Natural Deodorant - Bergamot & Lime   There were four different scents of Schmidt's Deodorant to choose from so it was quite hard to pick a favourite! I had intended to go back and include some more in a second box, but these all sold out very quickly (should have upgraded to a bigger box!!). Schmidt's Natural Deodorant is 100% Natural and certified veg...